Richard Prince - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

An eagerly awaited survey on Richard Prince, showcasing a remarkable collection of his most iconic works alongside never-before-seen pieces from his groundbreaking career.

Upstate, Uptown is the first comprehensive Richard Prince survey in many years, offering an in-depth exploration of his groundbreaking practice. Accompanying Prince's highly anticipated first solo exhibition in Mexico City at Museo Jumex, this volume presents approximately 100 works spanning his influential career. From the iconic Cowboys and Girlfriends series to previously unseen pieces, it provides a nuanced examination of one of contemporary art's most provocative figures.

Richly illustrated, the book delves into Prince's exploration of appropriation, authorship, celebrity, and American identity. Known for his transformative use of found imagery--whether from advertising, pop culture, or Americana--Prince has redefined the boundaries between original and reproduced, public and private, art and commerce. His work continues to challenge how we view mass media and contemporary life.

As the first major survey of his work in years, Upstate, Uptown is both a retrospective and a timely reexamination of Prince's legacy. Featuring rare photographs and essays by leading art historians, it offers invaluable insight into his lasting impact, making it the essential companion to his solo exhibition at Museo Jumex.

About the Author

Richard Prince is an American artist known for appropriating images from advertising and pop culture, exploring themes of authorship, consumerism, and identity. He gained fame with his "rephotography" works, including the iconic Cowboys series, and is a key figure in postmodern art. Eugenio López Alonso is the president of Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo. Kit Hammonds is Chief Curator at Museo Jumex in Mexico City.